# French parliament approves 31% capital gains tax on stablecoin trades

https://mins.news/en/item/107762

- CoinDesk, 2026-10-20 11:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/20/france-s-parliament-approves-vote-to-hit-crypto-to-stablecoin-trades-with-31-levy

> France’s parliament approved a vote to impose a 31% capital gains tax on stablecoin trades. Amendment I-3898 ends tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting in January 2027.

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